This feature let you send direct message to anyone in your workspace


How it Works


Search the name of the person from sidebar which you want to send a message to.




You can either select the name of the person from people section. 




Once you select, type the message in the chat footer and send it directly by cmd+enter or enter as per your preference.



Benefit 

Direct message is for one on one conversation that don't require a channel, You can easily communicate or share any important information with anyone in your workspace.



Refer this video to see more in details - https://youtu.be/H-j1s08qCpY